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This burger mold is very helpful when feeding large crowds. Another great feature is it allows for making multiple burgers all the same size for cooking and defrosting. Nothing more aggregating than taking out burgers to defrost and finding only half of what you need is still frozen because they are not sized equally. I take the individual burgers and vacuum seal them separately. This way I am able to defrost and cook more efficiently. Very easy to clean is also a plus.

It’s perfect for having ready made burgers right there in the freezer. Well made and easy to use & store. Very happy with purchase

I do not like making patties and wanted to love this. It works ok. I seasoned the meat, smooshed it into the mold and put in the fridge to use the next day. Patties came out fine but the mold didn’t get completely cleaned off in the dishwasher (I didn’t pre rinse). The item is pretty large and more than I want to store. I think there are better ways to make patties and store.

I bought a second one because loved the first one. I now make all my own patties.

We eat the carnivore diet and let me tell you this thing is a game changer. It all allows for easy meal prep and saving money on making your own burgers versus buying them premade.

I bought this as a burger former/shaper. It's a 4 burger shaper, and to effectively fill it requires 36 oz of ground beef making them 9 oz burgers. This is fine for most men, but makes them a little big for most women and way too large for children. The upside is the burgers are firmly packed, and do not fall apart while cooking which is an issue with hand forming. The freezer storage after being packed is especially nice and you can separate a single burger from the pack quite easily. Freezer burn coule be an issue in longer term storage within the unit, but I separate the frozen patties, place then in individual sleeves and vacuum seal them. A truly useful device when buying in bulk for longer term storage. This is really useful when buying a "side of beef" and preparing it for freezer storage. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a man sized burger that will fill a bun and not shrink into a White Castle on the grill.

Love the size of this. Lays flat in freezer which is great. Easy to clean.

Previous to getting this burger press, I used a 5-inch press that each burger had to be made individually. To make the size of the burgers consistent, I had to weigh each ball of the meat before pressing it. The advantage of this type of hamburger press is that you have more control over the weight and thickness of the burger. The disadvantage is the time it takes to weigh the meat for each burger and to press each, one at a time. Another option would be to hand form burgers, which again, takes time to weigh meat for each burger and to hand form each to a consistent size and thickness so cooking is uniform.When I found this burger press, I had to try it. I received it yesterday, and today thawed two pounds of pasture fed beef to make burgers for tonight. I mixed 2 eggs, 5 minced garlic cloves, and about 3 tbsp. of Worcestershire sauce into the ground meat. I don't add salt to the mix since it reacts with the protein in the meat and toughens it. Salt, pepper and seasoning are added just before cooking. When mixing in the ingredients, try not to overwork the meat as this will also toughen it. Mix just enough by hand to get everything incorporated.After everything was mixed, I dumped the bowl of meat mixture into the bottom half of the press, and spread it evenly by hand. I made sure to keep everything inside the mold. Then I put the top on the press. When doing this, you need to make sure the edges of the upper cover fit inside the lower cover because the form is flexible. Then press on the top to get all of the air out. You can do this by hand or use a rolling pin to flatten it. After doing this, the edges of the upper lid fit over the lower lid, so these should be secured.Since I planned to make two of the burgers tonight for dinner, I didn't freeze them. I did manage to get the unfrozen meat out of the form unbroken, but it was a bit cumbersome to get the burgers out without breaking them. I put the two burger that were left in the press into the freezer. These are huge burgers, a little over 5" in diameter. They easily cover large hamburger buns. Since I used pasture fed beef that is not fatty, there wasn't much, if any, shrinkage.What I love about this hamburger press is: - It makes 4-1/2 pound burgers in a matter of a couple of minutes without having to weigh meat for each patty - The thickness of the hamburger is consistent for consistent cooking - It puts a dimple in the meat to prevent shrinkage and swelling of the meat - Pressing 4 burgers is super fast without weighing - Pressed burgers can be frozen and stored in the form which locks out air and prevents freezer burn. - Frozen burgers can also be stored in vacuum sealer bagsHaving frozen the last two burgers, I found they were much easier to remove from the form. I removed them, separated them with wax paper for later use, and vacuum packed them. I would hesitate putting this in dishwasher as one review mentioned it distorted the form.As for storing and freezing chili, soups etc. as described, it would be possible to do this in the upper part of this press and covering with the lower part. Honestly, I don't think this use would work unless you want small portions. Each section of this press holds 1/2 cup. If you did want to freeze a small quantity of anything, it would be possible by pouring it into the upper lid and keeping it level until it is frozen. For all practical purposes, this press is best for use on ground meats or meat mixtures. It may also be good for making individual small pizzas, but I have not yet tried it for this.For the most part, I very much recommend this hamburger press. I wish they offered a 1/3 lb. burger size as the 1/4 lb. size is too small. This 1/2 lb. size is great if you have a big appetite. This size would be good to make patties for Salisbury steak and for making chopped steak topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms, and possibly bleu cheese crumbles.UPDATE 8/30/21:Having used these burgers for hamburgers, my husband and I agreed they were much too huge after putting them on a large bun and adding all the toppings. We decided the form for 1/4 lb. burgers worked better for our appetites. Even so, I still love this hamburger press to make the burgers for Salisbury steak, chopped steak, and patty melts. Without the bun, this burger size is perfect. By making the burger ahead of time and freezing them, it cuts a lot of time in making these dishes.UPDATE 09/13/21:After multiple uses, I noticed that sometimes it is very difficult to open the form after it is frozen - the form freezes to the contents inside it. The solution to this problem is to run warm water over both sides of the form. By doing this, the form opens easily and the product, usually burgers, can be easily removed.I hope this review is helpful for you. I will update the review if my opinion changes or I think of other ways to use such a large burger patty.

Es muy práctico, super sencillo de usar, logré 4 hamburguesas rellenas de hongo y queso de poco más de 200gr cada una.

Before when I would make my own patties, they looked more like balls of meat when they were done.This makes patties that are not too big to fit in a hamburger bun. Originally, I thought I might find it odd to eat an octogon-shaped burger but I don't even notice it. I first would add an extra slice of cheese to it when grilling, but I've found that the extra cheese melts and leaks out of the burger. It's not that wide of a burger.It seals airtight for storage in the freezer and cleans up very easily.Usually when I open it for the first burger or two I'll vacuum seal the rest of the burgers. so I have no idea how well it reseals again to keep the rest of the burgers.I like being able to make my own patties so I know what meat is in the burgers, rather than how much is filler or "pink slime" like in the cheapo grocery store patties.No regrets on this purchase at all.

I had the smaller size and I was afraid this one would be too big - I was wrong… This will be the only size burger for me from now on. They will shrink, but you will finally get true edge-to-edge bun coverage and a large flat surface for slippery toppings like a poached egg (or two)… Grind your own beef and it’s burger heaven. Only drawback is the price.

These work awesome when making homemade burgers, great to freeze and use when needed ... a little expensive but worth it..